1872 Var.102a (R-4). The base of a '2' can be seen punched into the rock below Liberty and above the '7' of the date. A strong, lustrous About Uncirculated or better. Pale golden iridescence on either side.
This pair of dies was also used to strike a small portion of the proof production of this date. Business strikes from these dies display a few light reverse cracks at the left wreath.
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